Early, matrilinear civilizations held certain areas as sanctuaries, for religious purposes.
These were marked out in forests as groves, and mountains with stone, but all bound with markers, many of which can be recognized in the landscape today.
Here in Ireland it is still possible to walk and sit in these sacred places near water, rock and remnants of ancient forest.
In ancient societies the Earth Mother was one of the earliest deities.
Her marriage with the Sky God produced life on Earth.
This was a way of understanding the interconnectedness of life, for people evolving societies.
These are some of the Sacred Spaces that have evolved in the gardens of Bealtaine, each one co-created with Mother Earth.
The alignment of these Sacred Spaces holds particular fascination for me, for I have watched each one come into being and am aware that one must enter from a particular direction and engage the space on a particular alignment.
Alignments that engage the human interacting within the gardens are particularly interesting…
I watch where the visitor is attracted to and the position they hold upon entering that space.
These alignments indicate energy pathways, referred to as Ley Lines.
Regarding the Earth as sacred, allows one to engage with the possibility of co-creating Sacred Space.
It is a way of opening portals to allow the Earth a sacred space in which she can re-generate herself.
Abundant energy flows from these spaces, connecting the land around and drawing in more energy.
This is the most remarked upon aspect of Bealtaine Cottage from visitors far and wide.
This is the time to create Sacred Space…
…for when we regard Mother Earth as sacred…
…we will cease to abuse her, or, more importantly, allow her to be abused!
So beautiful. I agree (even in much smaller outdoor spaces) there are little energy spots and places where you want to sit and connect and soak it in. When we ignore that call to connect we cause harm for ourselves.
Connection is what is missing from our lives, indeed!
Blessings XXX
Very Magickal spaces among the Leys! Just had a talk recently here in South Wales by my dear friend Laurence Main, regarding Walking the Leys.
The Leys themselves are lines going through our Mother earth.
The old straight track 1925 by Alfred Watkins is a must read to understand the Leys as he seen & understood them to be.
You can also contact Laurence at http://www.networkofleyhunters.com/ he does not us the computor but you can write or phone him for more details.
Hope it has been ok, for me to write the above as it will help so many understand the Leys in our Mother Earth.
Laurence also communes with the Goddess, he is a Vegan & Druid.
BB
Bran xx
Blessings indeed to have more information to share!
Wonderful XXX Thanks
Colette
I enjoy your blog very much because of posts like this one. There’s a grove of cedars at our place where I feel a particular sacred alignment. It’s not just me that feels it, either. My husband & three children have commented on how it feels “different” in there to them, as well. I’d like to create some entrances and find the places where the energy flows strongest in there, too, and place a shrine of sorts. Your blog gives me such inspiration! Thank you.
The more we identify our Earth as sacred, the less destruction will follow. I believe Mother Earth speaks to us through the medium of Sacred Spaces, where her energy is allowed to manifest. These spaces are many. It is simply our task to identify them. Many people are tuned into the energy of the Mother, with many more tuning in. In this way out intuitive processes are heightened and aligned with her energy. Listen to her and your intuition.
Blessings to you Madison xxx
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